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Flowers, Coins, and Tears: Veterans Honored at Arlington Cemetery

Volunteers collected and placed 140,000 flowers on graves.

The Memorial Day Flowers Foundation brought 140,000 flowers for its annual floral tribute at Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day.

Arlington County Board Candidate Forum

Thursday, June 6, 2024 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. VHC Health 1701 N George Mason Drive Arlington, VA 22205

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Guest House Celebrates 50 Years

It all began in 1975 with one woman’s dream to help women returning into society from prison who had committed nonviolent crimes. At the time there was no place for them to go and still today, Guest House is the only residential facility for these women in Northern Virginia.


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County Manager Proposes $4.5 Billion 10-Year Capital Improvement Plan

Arlington County Manager Mark Schwartz presented his proposed FY 2025–2034 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to the Arlington County Board on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. The proposal outlines $4.5 billion in investments for stormwater management and flood mitigation, environmental resilience, parks, transportation, community infrastructure, and more over the next 10 years.

Man Arrested After Fatal Pedestrian Crash

Officers have arrested a man following a fatal pedestrian crash in Huntington.

Top It Off Grand Opening in Belle View

Top if Off Outlet will celebrate the grand opening of their new location at 1508 A Belle View Blvd, Alexandria, VA 22307, on Wednesday, June 12, with special sales beginning at 4 p.m. and the ribbon cutting at 5 p.m. The ribbon cutting will be hosted by Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber of Commerce.


Potomac Home Sales: March, 2024

In March, 2024, 33 Potomac homes sold between $2,925,000-$750,000.

Potomac Home Sales: March, 2024

Potomac Home Sales: April, 2024

In April, 2024, 48 Potomac homes sold between $5,688,000-$735,500.

Potomac Home Sales: April, 2024

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Community News At A Glance

Scott's Run Nature Preserve Ropens

News Briefs


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County Supervisors Act Now

Increase Trust, Preserve Sanctity of Life, Reduce Disparity.

Police

School Board Adopts FY 2025 Budget

Can’t win ‘em all.

Community News at a Glance

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Police Reform Recommendations Sit on a Shelf

Inaction by Supervisors compounded by FCPD stalling on life-saving measures.

Police reform


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National Trails Day

County recognizes 10th anniversary of Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail

National Trails Day

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New Work Honoring 2024 Centennial of George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue

Sunday, June 9, 2024, at 4pm at George Mason University Center for the Arts

Theater

“Flourishing After 55”

55+ Programs are in person at 55+ Centers unless otherwise noted. A 55+ Pass is required to participate starting at a $20 annual fee. To join or register, go to registration.arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-4747.


Share Your Experiences With Extreme Heat

Alexandria News Briefs

DWI Suspected in Fatal Motorcycle Crash

Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash in Groveton.


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Focusing on the Future of Gaming

This week at the first meeting of the year for the Joint Subcommittee to study the feasibility of establishing the Virginia Gaming Commission, I was re-appointed to serve as the subcommittee's Vice Chair.

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Homelessness Point-in-Time Count 2024

The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) Homeless Services Planning and Coordinating Committee's regional point-in-time counts are a "limited and imperfect perspective."